1994 Audi A8 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1994 Audi A8. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 980 kg more than 1994 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Audi A8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A8. (249 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3065 mm |
